Lazy Daisy Cake

From Taste of Home. An old-fashioned cake with its caramel- like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. A family -pleasing and pot- luck favorite.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 4  eggs
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter

• FROSTING

• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2  cups flaked coconut

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined.
3. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Add to batter and beat until combined.
5. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake.
8. Broil 4 in.from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
9. Yield: 16-20 servings.